complex.com Archives - 17 March 2013, Sunday

Chris Paul has led the Los Angeles Clippers to a 9-game lead over the rest of the Western Conference. CP3's leadership on the court is unparalleled in the league right now (though, he does have some high-flying targets in Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan), and the superstar guard has ...

This NCAA basketball season has been one for the ages. We have seen No. 1 seeds knocked off left and right on a weekly basis, and-1 style fast brakes by the Hurricanes of Miami, and various buzzer beaters that are sure to reply for years to come. In addition to seeing great play by gr...

from Puma continues to come to us in a variety of new color options as of late, as here we see the latest colorway to hit accounts. The unique model features a bright green upper, matched with touches of both black and yellow. The synthetic set showcase the can't-miss caging alongside...

A flashy Jazz Stripe pops atop the blue spread on this new colorway release of the Old Skool from Vans. The classic low-tops have been comprised of suede and canvas and feature a contrasting white midsole underneath, matching the laces accordingly. If you're liking what you see in the...

The Air Jordan V "Grapes" is one of the most popular makeups in the line of Jordan shoes , at least when it comes to non-Chicago inspired colorways. The first real "lifestyle" colorway to ever hit the Jordan signature line, way back in 1990, was made famous thanks to the Air Jordan Fl...

The final stretch of the NBA regular season is underway and right now the Indiana Pacers are holding down the two-spot, hoping to get another shot at Miami in the playoffs. The main reason for their strong play has been the league-leading defense anchored by a 6'8" swingman (he has ac...

are the most popular sneakers amongst sneakerheads. For some it may be the aesthetic appeal, for others it may be the nostalgic feeling of memories watching Michael Jordan as a kid, but for everyone, that swagger of a ball player that Jay-Z talks about, is the feeling you get when you...

, it was apparent that the Thunder guard had a very clear sense of his own personal style. And whether it was the PEs on the court or the Louboutins off it, it was obvious that he put some thought into every footwear choice. So, along with giving you an exclusive look at some of his u...

We all know Justin Timberlake 's story. He parted ways with 'N Sync after seven years together and released his solo debut Justified in 2002. His hit single "Like I Love You" was the first step forward in a successful career of music, movies, and television. It hasn't been an easy rid...

It’s Throwback Thursday! That means posting old school baby photos you never thought you would see again, blowing up twitter with the #TBT tag, and filtering your pics on Instragram. We love taking it back, celebrating old school soul with a new school swag. This video from Champs Spo...

To coincide with this year's ASICS L.A. Marathon, ASICS has chosen to craft a St. Patrick's Day-proper drop of its Gel-Lyte33 runner. The limited edition footwear is a nod to the iconic scenery that can be seen while running the marathon route (noted on the midsole and outsole), as th...

The ACC Tournament has been going on since 1954 (we see you, Dickie Hemric!) and has been home to dope sneakers since at least 1974, when the Maryland Terrapins came out in One Stars. Since then it's been an embarrassment of riches, from MJ in Pro Leathers facing off against Len Bias ...

The princess of Harlem, Teyana Taylor , has partnered up with Brooklyn's finest nail artist, Christina Rinaldi, to host the Good Luck Charm pop-up nail salon in New York City beginning March 15th. The salon will be open for three days only, and will feature Teyana and Christina's cust...

Today, we are proud to announce that of one of the longest running and most respected sneaker media outlets in the world, Sole Collector is being acquired by Complex Media. Sole Collector is known for its member-driven message forum that has over 385,000 members and its premium print ...

Today white smoke billowed from the hot box that is the Sistine Chapel. Out from it emerged the new pope, Pope Francis I, 76-year-old Jorge Mario Bergoglio from Argentina. Though we haven't got a look at his footwork yet, we figure on it being the traditional red slip-ons. Well, as th...

just days ago, today the Swoosh has unleashed official imagery of the forthcoming Air Foamposite One "White." Word let loose with the photos is that the original design was inspired by a molded sunglasses case that was sitting on a meeting table in 1997. Said to be the cleanest set of...

One of the most iconic Air Jordans is set to return to retailers this April. The Air Jordan VIII "Bugs" is the original colorway that dropped in 1993, which Bugs Bunny himself (and other cartoons) wore in different ads , commercials and even in the movie Space Jam. Even MJ had some gr...

, some of them nobody even understands. Others may just seem a little weird but those in the know, know. The life of a sneakerhead is unique but one things that has become a daily ritual is Instagramming their sneakers. You know the drill. We even gave you some tips on how to take bet...

Every holiday season, for the past four years, it's expected for Jordan Brand to put out an Air Jordan XI . This year looks to be no exception. But for those sneakerheads that were expecting the Columbia colorway to release, you may be a little disappointed. This year JB will set off ...

All the cool kids are doing it — Rick Ross with Reebok , Lil Wayne with Supra and now Wiz Khalifa and Converse have joined forces. An avid supporter of the brand since day one, spotted rocking the classic Chuck Taylor on an onslaught of occasions , Wiz just announced that he has lande...

is back at it again with some sick air fresheners to keep your whip smelling righteous. After everyone from Chris Brown to our readers raged over the Jordan air fresheners that dropped last year, Shoepreme upped the style by replicating the Nike Air Yeezy II for his latest release. Yo...

The last Big East Tournament ever kicks off tonight, and as it has every year, it begins the madness of March. Over the years, the Big East Tournament has been a launching pad to stardom for countless players and more importantly for sneakerheads, the place where names are attached to...

Let's face it, Seinfeld has you bodied in every aspect of life. One of the biggest hit television shows, more money, more cars, and in case you didn't know he was wearing new pairs daily when you were still having your diaper changed

reminding many of us of Gary Payton's Air Zoom Flight 98 from the Swoosh, it looks as if the brand will be bringing back the unique hoops model for 2013. The zipped silhouette is here showcased in a black, white and red colorway, noting the nylon shroud with synthetic and mesh materia...

Before we get started can we just say that building a pair of custom sneakers is no easy task, and a lot of the artists on this list have cooked up some impressive one-of-ones . With that being said, Michael Jordan missed a few shots and Jay-Z had a bad album, but we still have the hi...